US Spec STI: Test Drive Edmunds
Dec 1, 2007, 12:16 AM
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US Spec STI: Test Drive Edmunds
Well, not surprising the 08 STI is indeed a quicker car than the EVO X. Edmunds tested one at 13.3 @ 102mph. I doubt even a healthy X could match such a run. Still I've always been big into straight line acceleration, and it just saddens me a bit that neighter the 08 STI or EVO X are the 12 second monsters I once imagined they would be (Well actually I could care less about the STI, because I absolutely hate the STI with a mad passion). Honestly if your into straight line acceleration, stick with your EVO IX, I still believe there is a load of potential left in the Mivec 4G63T. EVO IX owners are finally starting to push the envelope of the stock turbo (another stock turbo EVO IX just hit 400whp+, 443whp to be exact). Still I guess when the 2 cars are compared head to head (EVO X and STI) we will see which is better, handling/technology vs. power/weight around a race track
. Look forward to seeing which one comes out the better.
P.S.- I know this isn't really a thread about the EVO X, but since the 08 STI is suppose to be the direct competition I posted it here. Also despite my intense hatred of all Subarus, I must give props to Subaru for improving the overall package (except for styling) of their car and keeping the weight down .
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do....photopanel..3.*
. Look forward to seeing which one comes out the better. P.S.- I know this isn't really a thread about the EVO X, but since the 08 STI is suppose to be the direct competition I posted it here. Also despite my intense hatred of all Subarus, I must give props to Subaru for improving the overall package (except for styling) of their car and keeping the weight down
. http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do....photopanel..3.*
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Well, not surprising the 08 STI is indeed a quicker car than the EVO X. Edmunds tested one at 13.3 @ 102mph. I doubt even a healthy X could match such a run. Still I've always been big into straight line acceleration, and it just saddens me a bit that neighter the 08 STI or EVO X are the 12 second monsters I once imagined they would be (Well actually I could care less about the STI, because I absolutely hate the STI with a mad passion). Honestly if your into straight line acceleration, stick with your EVO IX, I still believe there is a load of potential left in the Mivec 4G63T. EVO IX owners are finally starting to push the envelope of the stock turbo (another stock turbo EVO IX just hit 400whp+, 443whp to be exact). Still I guess when the 2 cars are compared head to head (EVO X and STI) we will see which is better, handling/technology vs. power/weight around a race track . Look forward to seeing which one comes out the better.
P.S.- I know this isn't really a thread about the EVO X, but since the 08 STI is suppose to be the direct competition I posted it here. Also despite my intense hatred of all Subarus, I must give props to Subaru for improving the overall package (except for styling) of their car and keeping the weight down . With that said f*ck you Subaru
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do....photopanel..3.*
. Look forward to seeing which one comes out the better. P.S.- I know this isn't really a thread about the EVO X, but since the 08 STI is suppose to be the direct competition I posted it here. Also despite my intense hatred of all Subarus, I must give props to Subaru for improving the overall package (except for styling) of their car and keeping the weight down
. With that said f*ck you Subaru http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do....photopanel..3.*
I hope mitsubishi is paying you for all that fanboyism, otherwise you hating for nothing.
what did subaru do to you lol. Angry man
Dec 1, 2007, 12:39 AM
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Most mitsu guys don't hate Subaru, I do. That isn't the topic though, if you are licensed psychologist and would like to dive into the the mind of 3000ways, we can set up an appointment and meet later. Either way, the topic of this thread isn't about why I hate Subaru.
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Hey at least I gave Subaru props, believe me that was hard for me to do. Fine I edited my intial post a little.
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Dec 1, 2007, 05:30 AM
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Figures. The STi ran on 91, pulled a faster slalom time than the IX and its braking ain't too shabby, either. Even on relatively low octane fuel, its acceleration was better than the IX Edmunds tested.
I see that on your planet, the brand is more important than the actual car.
I see that on your planet, the brand is more important than the actual car.
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+1, only maybe i will get one seeing as the only info we have (all US spec. X tests have been with pre-production cars as far as i've seen) shows that the STI will be almost a full second quicker to 60 than the X!
i think
has got some worrying to do when it comes to performance. i'm still praying for a last minute ECU tweeks for a boost in the power department.
i think
has got some worrying to do when it comes to performance. i'm still praying for a last minute ECU tweeks for a boost in the power department.
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Dec 1, 2007, 06:57 AM
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You know, I'm very impressed. I love the Evo, but I go where the performance goes. I like the interior layout better in the STI and I like the fact that I could get a 6-speed. If the performance is better than my MR and the STI motor proves to be competent in modability, I could probably overlook the fact that it looks like ***. I understand why Suby went the way they did, but unlike Sh*tsubishi, they went with improving the basics versus trying to do whatever Mitsu was trying to accomplish with the Evo X. I see more Evo mentality in the Suby than I do the upcoming Evo.
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You can't outrun ugly. I want a car that looks good.
The STI and EVO are both disappointing. The STI is ugly, expensive and no faster than the last STI. The EVO is fat, slow and probably expensive.
The STI and EVO are both disappointing. The STI is ugly, expensive and no faster than the last STI. The EVO is fat, slow and probably expensive.
